Thomas (hamstring) didn't practice Monday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas also didn't practice Sunday, with Terrell noting that coach Dennis Allen didn't offer much in the way of specifics regarding the wideout's status other than to say that Thomas will be back out on the field with the teammates when he's ready to go. With that in mind, it's possible the 29-year-old will be held out of Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers.

Thomas (hamstring) didn't practice Sunday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this stage, the severity of Thomas's hamstring issue is unclear, but until further information is available, consider the wideout day-to-day ahead of Friday's preseason game against the Chargers.

Thomas isn't in uniform ahead of Friday's preseason game at Green Bay, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

EDGE Analysis

The same goes for fellow wide receiver Jarvis Landry, while rookie first-round pick Chris Olave is suited up. Assuming Olave does get into the contest, he'll be joined by Marquez Callaway, Tre'Quan Smith and Deonte Harty, among others, at the position. Thomas will have one chance for exhibition action ahead of Week 1 next Friday against the Chargers.

Coach Dennis Allen said Thomas is "going to be ready to go" for Week 1 at Atlanta, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas reportedly has looked good in training camp, bouncing back from his two-year battle with ankle injuries and setting himself up to start in the opener. He may or may not make an appearance this preseason, and it remains to be seen if he's anything close to the same player who led the league in catches in back-to-back years (2018-19), especially without Drew Brees and coach Sean Payton leading the offense.

Thomas did not play in Saturday's 17-13 preseason loss to the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas and fellow veteran wide receiver Jarvis Landry were given the night off Saturday, while rookie Chris Olave caught just one pass on as many targets for four yards. Nonetheless, Thomas impressed in practice this past week while his fantasy stock continued to rise, and he could make his preseason debut this coming Friday in Green Bay.

Thomas was the top performer at practice Wednesday, according to WWL 4 Staff.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas reportedly stood out in 7-on-7s and continues to be the subject of positive chatter among Saints beat writers. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football also mentioned Thomas' excellent showing Wednesday, suggesting the wideout looks like he's "back" or close to it. His ADP for fantasy has already risen considerably since the start of training camp and the momentum may continue through August.

Thomas appeared fluid and wasn't wearing a brace or wrap on his surgically repaired left ankle during Wednesday's training camp practice, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While neither the wideout nor coach Dennis Allen are willing to put a timetable on when Thomas -- who worked in every portion of Wednesday's practice except for full-team drills -- would be back to 100 percent, the 29-year-old indicated that he's "very confident, very confident" that he'll return to form after not playing in 2021. If so, Thomas would be in line to claim his lead role in a New Orleans wide receiver corps that also features newcomer Jarvis Landry and 2022 first-round pick Chris Olave. Thomas will also have to forge a connection with starting quarterback Jameis Winston (knee), as the pair didn't play together in 2021 and saw only limited reps with one another in 2020, when Winston worked behind Drew Brees and Taysom Hill.

Thomas (ankle) took part in practice Wednesday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Triplett notes that the wideout -- who had been on the active/PUP list -- did everything but full-team work Wednesday, with Thomas appearing to move around well while running a route. Now that he's back on the field, Thomas is poised to reclaim his role as the top option in a New Orleans wide receiver corps that also includes Jarvis Landry, 2022 first-round pick Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith.

Thomas (ankle) isn't expected to remain on the PUP list very long, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas is bouncing back from lingering ankle issues, with GM Mickey Loomis noting Tuesday that the wideout is "just not quite ready to be full go yet." While a precise timetable for Thomas' return to practice hasn't been outlined, it does at least seem that his placement on the PUP list is not indicative of a concerning setback. Once he's back in the mix, Thomas will aim to reestablish himself as the top option in a Saints' WR unit that also features Jarvis Landry, 2022 first-round pick Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway, Tre'Quan Smith and Deonte Harty.

Thomas (ankle) has been placed on the Saints' active/PUP list, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas -- who continues to bounce back from lingering ankle issues -- can be activated off the list at any time between now and the start of the regular season, but until then he'll be unable to practice. The report notes that while Thomas has not commented on when he might return to the field, it's worth noting that the wideout has been posting videos of himself running routes on his social media pages. For his part, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football suggests that he doesn't expect Thomas to remain on the PUP list too long. In any case, once Thomas is able to return to practice, he'll look to reestablish himself as the top option in a New Orleans wide receiver corps that also includes Jarvis Landry, Chris Olave, Marquez Callaway, Tre'Quan Smith and Deonte Harty.